2017 - June

Said simply, we learn differently–each of us. In his 1983 book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner suggests individuals have distinct kinds of intelligences. Gardner lists eight intelligences including musical, interpersonal, spatial-visual, bodily-kinesthetic and linguistic intelligences. If we learn differently, it stands to reason that we…

“…you will not grieve like people who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13b But you will still grieve. “It’s All Good when you accept Christ!” is an implied message too many hear when church is new to us. When it is not all good after we give this Christ thing…

Those who know me know Rev. Dr. Robert Neville, the Dean of Boston University’s School of Theology when I attended seminary. You know him because he’s a part of me. This professor still teaches me. This man of God still inspires me. This impeccably well-read sage still challenges me to…

I met Rick for the first time the other night as he was a guest at a monthly committee meeting. Rick has energy, life, and passion. He opened his time by sharing a snapshot of his history, informing us with bright eyes and an even brighter smile that he’s a…

But Abram replied, “O Sovereign LORD, what good are all your blessing when I don’t even have a son?” Genesis 15:2a It’s June, the universal month when the school year ends. We’ve all been in the class when the exasperated teacher kicks That Student to the curb (i.e., the principal’s…

“He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him.” John 14:17a So many of us watched as former FBI Director James Comey recently accused the Trump White House of lying. Our President’s lawyer has…

They were completely amazed. “How can this be?” they exclaimed. — Acts 2:7 In late 2015, the notion to paint a painting for the Harford Fair hit and hit hard. I was going to do this. I was going to get my entry in there. Never mind reading the submission/rule…